CHAPTER 9 Looking for Light and Color
Many times, you have no control over when or where you will shoot when gathering documentary footage. If the subject is a wrestler, you are likely to be in a gym, regardless of the poor quality of the available light. If the subject is a new Marine recruit, you’ll need to arrive before dawn to capture the roll call formation.
Sometimes, though, on certain stories, you can decide when to shoot. You can pick the best time when the light is at its most flattering. On other assignments ...
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